VET30540 Clinical Reproduction

Academic Year 2020/2021

This is a year long module in this subject for the MVB degree. It comprises lectures, practicals and group projects. The lecture course covers the following topics: Induction and obstetrics, followed by post partum complications, resumption of cyclicity, manipulation of the cycles, Assisted Reproductive Technologies, breeding soundness of the male, pregnancy diagnosis and abnormalities of pregnancies. These 9 topics will be covered across species in a comparative manner.
The lab based practicals will focus on microbiology and pathology of reproductive diseases.
The farm based practicals, given on a small group basis, supplement introductory classes given at second level and are aimed at training students in the techniques of clinical examination of the reproductive tract in the bovine. Special emphasis is placed on examination of cows to determine stage of cyclicity, evaluation of the reproductive tract of non-pregnant animal and an introduction to pregnancy diagnosis in bovines using clinical methods. A clinical project is researched in each trimester and presented by each group at the conclusion of the week assigned to clinical reproduction.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to…
• Identify and explain what processes and interventions are involved in the parturition, breeding and post conception stages, including associated abnormalities.
• Work as part of a team to research a clinical reproductive case and to communicate findings
• Develop effective and efficient strategies to manage and treat reproductive clinical cases from all stages of the reproductive cycle.
• Evaluate the impact of clinical treatment plans on the future reproductive performance of an animals
• Demonstrate clear and articulate verbal communication to present clinical case findings
• Perform a clinical reproductive examination
• Perform and interpret microbiological, parasitological and pathological samples in relation to reproductive diseases.

Indicative Module Content:

Induction and obstetrics
Post partum complications
Resumption of cyclicity
Manipulation
Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Breeding male
Pregnancy diagnosis
Abnormalities of pregnancy

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

40
Practical

8
Field Trip/External Visits

12
Specified Learning Activities

10
Autonomous Student Learning

110
Total

180
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Students will learn through a combination of lectures, hands-on practicals in UCD and in the UCD Lyons Research farm. Supplementary module learning materials and learning activities will be available on BrightSpace. Students will work in groups to research clinical cases. Finally, students will conduct group work including peer assessments to help further develop their clinical and professional skills 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
VET30020 - Intro Veterinary Parasitology, VET30030 - Intro Veterinary Micro, VET30040 - Intro Vet Pathology, VET30050 - Applied Therapies, VET30390 - Reproductive biology, VET30510 - Veterinary Pathobiology

Co-requisite:
VET30160 - Clinical Skills I, VET30170 - Vet Herd Health & Pop Med


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Online SBA exam at the end of semester II Week 11 n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

15
Continuous Assessment: Online SBA exam on material covered in semester I. Week 9 n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

10
Continuous Assessment: Continuous assessment will take place in the form of 2 group projects (one per semester). Throughout the Trimester n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% Yes

30
Examination: The examination at the end of semester II will consist of a paper based exam with SAQs. 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

30
Continuous Assessment: Online SBA mid term exam in semester II Week 6 n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

15

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Professor Pieter Brama Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Mark Crowe Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Theo De Waal Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Sylvie Doné Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Vivienne Duggan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Hanne Jahns Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Clodagh Kearney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Emmet Kelly Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Renagh Kelly Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Niamh Lewis Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Patrick Lonergan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Bryan Markey Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Alan Wolfe Lecturer / Co-Lecturer